Durg, Chhattisgarh | Durg Police have arrested one accused in a major fraud case involving the alleged cheating of nearly ₹2.6 million (approx. USD 31,000) under the pretext of providing a medical store and OPD franchise.
According to police officials, the case was registered at Mohan Nagar Police Station following a complaint filed on January 16, 2026, by Rahul Parihar (40). The complainant alleged that the directors and representatives of Tusker Global Private Limited lured him with promises of a fully managed medical store and OPD setup.
The accused reportedly assured the complainant that the company would provide interior setup, brand promotion, MBBS doctor OPD services, pathology facilities, medicine stock, staff recruitment, and salary payments. They also promised a monthly profit ranging between ₹100,000 and ₹200,000.
Trusting these assurances, the complainant transferred a total of ₹2,593,400 on October 28, 2024, through PhonePe and RTGS transactions under various heads to acquire the franchise. However, police stated that the promised facilities were never delivered, adequate medicine stock was not provided, and repeated email communications from the complainant went unanswered.
Police said the accused intentionally misled the complainant and caused significant financial loss through false assurances.
Based on the complaint, Crime No. 31/2026 was registered under Sections 318(4) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). During the investigation, police traced and arrested Ravi Pandey (26), a resident of Sarojini Nagar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Efforts are ongoing to locate and apprehend other accused involved in the case.
No seizure has been made so far, and the investigation is continuing.
Durg Police appreciated the efforts of the Inspector, Sub-Inspector, and the investigation team of Mohan Nagar Police Station for their role in the action.
Issuing a public advisory, Durg Police urged citizens to thoroughly verify any franchise, investment, or business proposal before making financial commitments. Authorities encouraged the public to immediately report any suspicious or fraudulent activities, assuring strict legal action against offenders.